Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

This stunning card arrived today from a postcrosser in the CzechRepublic.The message on the card says “ So here are stamps of a country that doesn’t exist anymore!”I just LOVE this card, certainly one of my favorites.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

My op-shop buys. Glass teapot (new), blue glass jug, glass vase, two silvery glass dishes, red velvet jewelry box, small wooden box and a 3 legged frog. I had change from $20, now all I have to do is find somewhere to put everything. This is because I borrowed a book from the library called ‘Home Cheap Home’!! May have to go back and buy a few more things.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Saturday, January 17, 2009

24 hours later & the volunteer fire brigades are still keeping a close watch. Many of them camped out in the park just down the road, a helicopter landing place was set up at Two Rocks. People & homes owe so much to these men & women. At least 8000 hectares of National Park has been burnt, goodness only knows how many animals have suffered. The park is closed until further notice. Fire fighters are also in Kings Park, Perth.

Friday, January 16, 2009

On my way to Two Rocks this morning I saw that there was a fire so I went back home. I didn’t want to get caught up in the drama. By 10.30 the smoke was blotting out the sun. These photos were taken from the back yard.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Sad to hear that Dave (Harman) Dee died of cancer on 9th January. The group used to come into a chocolate shop I managed in Salisbury, Wiltshire. They would crown around the radiator in the winter. Dave was partial to chocolate and would love to try all the new flavors.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Mmmmmm.... stack of books to read & that doesn't include 'middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides (bookclub book of the month & 'On Chesil Beach' by Ian McEwan (borrowed from Sam).Have started 'Mixed Fancies' by Brenda Blethyn (brings back memories of growing up in England although she is eleven years younger than me!)

Friday, January 02, 2009

Ebony relaxing just where I put my feet when watching TV.Today I came across a new word ' discombobulated' = disturb (N. Amer slang)Found in 'Sun at Midnight' by Rosie Thomas not as good as 'White' but interesting to read in hot weather - go read!

About Me

Welcome to my blog about day to day living on the coast of Western Australia. An eclectic mix of things that make life interesting.
Born Brighton, Sussex UK arrived Western Australia 1969 never turned back.